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November 14, 2023

Cup of Joe, hug to go

Sozos Coffee Company & Bistro, 211 N. Oak Street, hosted a Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce ceremonial ribbon cutting on Friday. The restaurant has been open since June, and offers cold and hot beverages, breakfast items, soups, salads and panini. Its hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Business and community leaders joined chamber members for the ribbon cutting, which featured owners Cory and Melodie Dobson, their son Takoda Watie and employee Hannah Archuleta.

Sozos Coffee Company & Bistro, 211 N. Oak Street, hosted a Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce ceremonial ribbon cutting on Nov. 10.

The restaurant has been open since June, and offers cold and hot beverages, breakfast items, soups, salads and panini. Its hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Business and community leaders joined chamber members for the ribbon cutting, which featured owners Cory and Melodie Dobson, their son Takoda Watie and employee Hannah Archuleta.

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